# How to configure supported Macs to boot automatically when power is restored

DevFeed: [How to configure supported Macs to boot automatically when power is restored](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/you-can-finally-power-on-a-mac-remotely-10478.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/power-on-your-mac-remotely/>)

Author: jeff@jeffgeerling.com (Jeff Geerling)

Published: 2026-06-12T14:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Jeff Geerling](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jeff-geerling.md>)

Topics: [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>), [Mac Mini](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mac-mini.md>), [boot](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/boot.md>)

Tags: [apple](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apple.md>), [boot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/boot.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [mac](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mac.md>), [macos](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/macos.md>), [remote](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/remote.md>), [video](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video.md>), [youtube](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/youtube.md>)

## AI overview

The article explains how to configure supported Macs running macOS 26.5 to boot automatically whenever power is restored. It describes use cases for remote or portable Macs, identifies supported models, and reports a test in which an M4 Mac mini booted within 2 seconds after power was toggled on.

## Source excerpt

Apple FINALLY lets you turn on your Mac remotely, without having to press the power button. In the media, articles suggest it's a reaction to Mac mini power button complaints. While I agree the M4 mini's power button is in a really dumb spot, that's not why I care about this feature. The two bigger use cases for me have been a pain for years: